Para-Educator Training & Development Specialist

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, AZ is seeking a training coordinator for the Exceptional Education Department to coordinate and present training to classified para-educator employees working with or instructing students with disabilities. This role requires at least four years of relevant experience, a High School Diploma or GED plus an AZ Dept.

of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR an Associate’s degree/60 credits, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience working with or instructing students with disabilities.
• HS diploma or GED AND completion of AZ ADE-approved assessment, or an associate degree / 60 credits.
• Strong verbal and written English communication; ability to read and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and present training to classified para-educator employees working with or instructing students.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AZ Academic Assessment Test

Associate’s degree or 60 credits

Job description

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SUMMARY

Coordinates and presents training to classified para-educator employees working with or instructing students.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four years of experience working with or instructing students with disabilities
• High School Diploma or G.E.D AND Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment TestORAssociate’s (or higher) degreeORTwo-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Valid Driver’s License
• MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliancegreater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insuranceas described underGoverning Board Policy: EEB-R-1Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
• Post-offer/pre-employment physical exam and 50 lb. lift test

COMMENTS
Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Exceptional Education Department- Sites vary
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.